About Us
People of Faith
Sacraments
Stewardship
For Children
For Youth
For Young Adults
For Adults
Caring Ministries
Liturgy & Worship
Community & Family
Adult Confirmation
Lynn Ekstrom
Coordinator of Christian Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, 1st Eucharist)
(480) 899-1990 ext. 154
Confirmation for Adults is a program of preparation to receive the Catholic sacrament of Confirmation.
Adults can contact Lynn Ekstrom for information and registration forms for receiving Confirmation in fall 2009 or spring 2010. Preparation classes for spring 2009 have been completed.
Requirements
Candidates for this sacrament should:
- Be a registered parishioner.
- Be a baptized Catholic providing a current baptismal certificate.
- Have made their First Communion and received the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
- If married, must have been married in the Catholic Church.
- Attend Sunday mass on a regular basis.
- Have a Sponsor for the Sacrament of Confirmation.
Confirmation candidates are encouraged to serve the parish in a specific ministry and/or participate as a volunteer in a local service agency such as the St. Vincent de Paul family dining room.
Confirmation Sponsor
To be a Sponsor for Confirmation, a Candidate must:
- Be a fully initiated Catholic; has received Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist.
- If married, has been married in the Catholic Church.
- Must be 16 years of age.
- Provide a letter from their parish stating their active status.
Confirmation Retreat
Retreat opportunities are offered throughout the year at St. Andrew or a confirmation candidate my choose from retreat programs in Arizona and California listed in the Adult Formation Brochure available in the church narthex.